Amanda Coletti, a first-year PhD student in communications, shares her personal journey through the challenges and joys of graduate school, adding a touch of humor and vulnerability. Jack Bourque, a recently retired recruiter, recounts his holiday sales struggles, highlighting the pressures of financial responsibilities during Christmas. They both discuss the art of storytelling, touching on effective techniques like creating engaging opening scenes, using humor, and the importance of making stories resonate on a deeper level.